Vayigash
A Father's Parting WordsJust before they were separated for twenty-two years, Yaakov shared a final message with his son Yosef. How did these…
Naso
Teshuvah Is Not a MitzvahThis week's portion contains the mitzvah to confess one's sins before G-d. As the Rambam writes in his Sefer HaMitzvos,…
Matos
The Power of Positive WordsThis week's reading tells us how the tribe of Reuven conquered land from the Emorites and renamed their cities. What…
Korach
Are You the Kohen Gadol?Why did 250 followers of Korach accept a challenge that they knew would lead to their deaths? And why did…